Fair Housing
Maine's fair housing protections also apply to:
AOnly buildings built after 1970
BAll types of housing including mobile homes, condominiums, co-ops, and vacant lots sold for residential purposes✓ Correct
COnly owner-occupied buildings
DOnly buildings with 5 or more units
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act and Maine Human Rights Act apply broadly to all housing types including single-family homes, apartments, condominiums, mobile homes, co-ops, and vacant residential lots, with very limited exceptions.
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